USDA Funding Opportunities

USDA Funding Opportunities in Nutrition  Research, Education, and Extension  1:15 p.m.- 2:15 p.m., Tuesday, 8/2 | Nautilus 5 | 1 CEU Moderator: Marly Diallo Speakers: Deirdra Chester, PhD, RDN; Jane Clary Loveless, PhD, RN, MS, MCHES; Helen Chipman, PhD, RD; Cheryl Jackson Lewis, MPA, RD, LDN; Mallory M. Koenings, PhD, RDN This session will provide an overview of USDA nutrition research and programs for conference participants.  USDA will share information on research and programs.  Following the speakers’ presentations an interactive discussion will provide an opportunity to share knowledge with conference participants and strengthen collaboration with USDA partners.   This session will help you identify the differences between USDA research and programs of the AFRI Childhood Obesity Prevention, Function and Efficacy of Nutrients, Community Food Projects, Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive, Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program, Food & Nutrition Service, Small Business Innovation Research, and Training & Fellowships.